Senior Asset Performance Engineer
About the Company
A nationally focused renewable energy developer, owner, and operator is seeking to expand its engineering team. The company has developed more than 2 GW of renewable energy projects and maintains a growing portfolio of operating solar and energy storage assets across the United States. Its expertise spans project development, engineering, construction, financing, and operations, supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Asset Performance Engineer to support solar and energy storage asset performance, energy modeling, Independent Engineer (IE) coordination, and project financing milestones. Reporting to executive engineering leadership, this individual will work closely with Engineering, Asset Management, Project Finance, Development, and EPC teams to ensure projects successfully achieve key project completion and performance milestones.
Responsibilities
Energy Modeling & Asset Performance Analytics
- Support energy yield assessments using PVsyst and related performance modeling tools.
- Maintain and improve energy modeling assumptions and methodologies.
- Analyze operational production data and identify root causes of under-performance.
- Compare actual plant performance against modeled expectations.
- Identify trends and opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and performance analysis.
Independent Engineer (IE) Coordination
- Serve as a technical point of contact for Independent Engineers and consultants.
- Coordinate technical documentation required for financing and lender milestones.
- Support technical due diligence reviews.
- Track and manage review comments and closeout requirements.
- Assist with mechanical completion, substantial completion, and project closeout activities.
Commissioning & Performance Testing
- Support capacity and performance testing efforts.
- Review testing procedures and results.
- Analyze SCADA and field data to validate system performance.
- Assist in developing standardized commissioning and testing procedures.
- Support acceptance testing activities for solar and battery energy storage projects.
Cross-Functional Support
- Provide technical support during project financing, acquisitions, and due diligence efforts.
- Assist with internal process improvements related to project closeout and performance verification.
- Support performance analysis for:
- Solar + BESS projects
- Standalone battery energy storage systems
- Advanced inverter and controls technologies
- Help develop internal performance benchmarks and testing methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
- 2-4 years of experience supporting solar and/or BESS performance analysis, commissioning, or energy modeling.
- Experience with PVsyst or similar energy modeling software.
- Familiarity with project finance milestones, Independent Engineer processes, and EPC project execution.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities.
- Effective communication skills with internal teams, consultants, lenders, and contractors.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
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